Cue up Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” and make way for the main (fashion) event. Showstoppers—like these gowns from our favorite Utah boutiques—flaunt fine fabrics and sophisticated silhouettes. Paired with sparkling jewels, glowing skin and classic hairstyles, these head-to-toe ensembles shine from “I do” to the last dance.

While deciding on this year’s cover, our editorial team honed in on what the 2018 Utah bride is. She’s fun and flirty. She craves luxe details as much as she does a sun-soaked mountain hike. Drumroll, please. Announcing the 2018 issue.

Shopping for a wedding gown is an exciting and fun time, but it can be overwhelming if you’re unsure of what to look for. Our friends at Gateway Bridal & Prom have offered these tips of advice to help you choose the best dress for your wedding day.

Traditionally, the bride’s family assumes the burden of most wedding costs, a custom most likely translated from ancient traditions of providing a dowry to attract a husband. While it is still not custom to ask the groom’s family to pay for any more than what is listed in our guide, modern in-laws often offer to help with more. Whatever the case may be, all parties should start budgeting now for their share of the nuptial fees. Here is a guide to help answer the question: Who pays for what?

Congrats! You’re engaged. Now that he’s popped the question, what happens next? Choosing the date, picking the perfect dress, and finding the venue can seem daunting at first, but we have some secrets to success for you.

It’s a nice day for a white wedding, don’t you think? Inspired by the kitschy fads from the ‘80s—hair bands, pixelated video games and cassette tapes—the creative team of Brynn Larsen of Blooms & Co. and Michelle Frampton of Miesh Photography amps the volume of the era with a modern-day twist.